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26 Fall All Gov

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Citizens have the right to choose their leaders in this form of government Democracy
Inspired the American and French Revolutions Liberalism
One leader or party controls all aspects of life Totalitarianism
Rule by one person with total control Autocracy
Rule by a small elite group, often wealthy Oligarchy
Rule by religious leaders, laws based on religion Theocracy
Rule by a single person, usually inherited Monarchy
Direct voting by all citizens on policies Direct Democracy
Citizens elect leaders to make decisions Representative Democracy
Executive branch is accountable to the legislature Parliamentary Democracy
Alliance of independent states, weak central authority Confederation
Rule by the nobility or elite class Aristocracy
All property communally owned, no private ownership Communism
Focus on gradual reforms through democratic processes Socialism
States act in self-interest, focus on power and security Realism
Stresses cooperation for mutual benefit, international organizations Liberalism
Standards for humanitarian treatment during war Geneva Conventions
Prevents nuclear weapons spread, promotes disarmament Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Obligates countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions Kyoto Protocol
Global treaty aiming to limit global warming Paris Agreement
Penalties imposed to influence behavior, often trade-related Sanctions
Created after WWII to promote peace, protect human rights United Nations
Security Council with five permanent members with veto power U.N. Security Council
Economic cooperation and political integration, single market in this European group European Union
Who traditionally rules an aristocracy? Nobility
How do citizens participate in direct democracy? Direct voting
How do citizens participate in representative democracy? Elect leaders
Who is the executive accountable to in a parliamentary democracy? Legislature
What is a confederation made up of? Independent states
Who belongs to the U.N. General Assembly? All members
What special power do permanent Security Council members have? Veto power
When did the United Kingdom leave the EU? 2020
What was the initial governing document of the United States? Articles of Confederation
What 1787 event created a stronger federal structure for the U.S.? Constitutional Convention
What type of road and building projects are funded jointly by federal and state governments? Infrastructure Projects
Which uprising exposed weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation? Shays' Rebellion
Which proposed amendment aimed to ensure equal rights regardless of sex? Equal Rights Amendment
What right allows individuals to buy, sell, and control property? Property Rights
What agency is responsible for collecting federal taxes? Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
What requirement applies to men ages 18-25 in case of a military draft? Selective Service
What level of government maintains authority over marriage and business licenses? State Government
Who supported the Constitution and a strong national government? Federalists
Who opposed the Constitution and favored stronger state power? Anti-Federalists
Which Federalist paper argued a large republic could control factions? Federalist 10
Which Federalist paper emphasized checks and balances? Federalist 51
Which Anti-Federalist essay argued the republic was too large? Brutus I
What did Anti-Federalists demand be added to the Constitution? Bill of Rights
Which compromise created a bicameral Congress? Great Compromise
Which chamber represents states by population? House
Which chamber gives states equal representation? Senate
Which compromise counted enslaved people as three-fifths? 3/5 Compromise
What system indirectly elects the president? Electoral College
What are powers specifically given to the federal government called? Enumerated powers
What are powers kept by the states called? Reserved powers
What are powers shared by federal and state governments called? Concurrent powers
Which clause makes federal law the highest law? Supremacy Clause
Which clause gives Congress implied powers? Necessary and Proper
What type of federalism keeps state and national powers separate? Dual federalism
What type of federalism involves shared state and national authority? Cooperative federalism
How many members are in the House? 435
How long is a House term? 2 years
How many members are in the Senate? 100
How long is a Senate term? 6 years
Who controls the House agenda? House Speaker
Which committee reconciles House and Senate versions of bills? Conference committee
Which representation model follows constituents' wishes? Delegate
Which representation model uses personal judgment? Trustee
Who serves as commander-in-chief? President
What vote is needed to override a presidential veto? Two-thirds
Which case established judicial review? Marbury v. Madison
What rule requires four justices to hear a Supreme Court case? Rule of Four
One of the earliest Sumerian law codes Code of Ur-Nammu
First large-scale Babylonian law code Hammurabi's Code
"Eye for an eye" principle of punishment Retributive Justice
Innocent until proven guilty, part of Hammurabi's Code Presumption of Innocence
Direct democracy where citizens voted on laws Athenian Democracy
System where citizens vote on laws directly Direct Democracy
Representative system where citizens elected officials Roman Republic
First Roman written laws, basis for due process Twelve Tables
Legal right to know what you are accused of Habeas Corpus
Unified Byzantine legal system, basis for modern civil law Justinian's Code
Limited the king's power, established rule of law Magna Carta
Taxing principle argued in the Magna Carta No Taxation Without Representation
Shifted England from Catholicism to Protestantism Henry VIII
War between Charles I and Parliament over royal power English Civil War
Established parliamentary sovereignty by overthrowing King James II Glorious Revolution
Granted Parliament control over laws, taxes, and military English Bill of Rights
1700s and 1800s European intellectual movement promoting reason, science, and individual rights The Enlightenment
Inherent rights to life, liberty, and property given by God or nature Natural Rights
Agreement where people give up some rights for government protection Social Contract
The right of people to govern themselves Popular Sovereignty
No one is above the law Rule of Law
This thinker thought the state of nature was peaceful John Locke
This thinker thought the state of nature was chaotic and filled with conflict Thomas Hobbes
This thinker believed government should be by the consent of the governed John Locke
This thinker believed a strong, absolute authority was necessary to maintain order Thomas Hobbes
Critic of capitalism, advocating for a classless society Karl Marx
Government should be Separation of Powers
Voltaire's advocacy for personal religious choice Religious Freedom
The idea that the people hold the ultimate authority Popular Sovereignty (Rousseau)
Punishments should be proportional to the crime Proportional Justice
Government should protect individual freedoms Civil Liberties
Dividing powers to prevent tyranny Checks and Balances
Advocating the division of religion from government Separation of Church and State
When a government protects individual rights, not control lives Limited government
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